Midea Cube 50-Pint MAD50S1QWT
#7 in LargeFull review
An efficient 50-pint dehumidifier for basements and large rooms whose oversized bucket suits places without a floor drain. A pump version is sold separately.
Amazon $241.59$241.59
The Midea Cube 50-Pint MAD50S1QWT rates 3.4 among large dehumidifiers; the Santa Fe Compact70 rates 2.3 among whole-home ones. The Midea Cube 50-Pint MAD50S1QWT costs $1,448.40 less ($241.59 vs $1,689.99).
Santa Fe Compact70
#10 in Whole-homeFull review
For crawlspaces and basements with little clearance where a full-size unit won’t fit; buyers with room should look at more efficient options.
Amazon $1,689.99$1,689.99
Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (large and whole-home), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Midea Cube 50-Pint MAD50S1QWT | Santa Fe Compact70 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 70 $4.86 per pint/day | 5 $38.63 per pint/day |
| Efficiency 25% | 51 2 L/kWh | 11 2 L/kWh |
| Quiet 15% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 7 55 dB (maker rating) |
| Drainage 15% | 50 drains downhill through a hose | 50 drains downhill through a hose |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
| Smart 5% | 100 Wi-Fi app control | 0 no app control |
Specifications
| Midea Cube 50-Pint MAD50S1QWT | Santa Fe Compact70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Capacity (2019 DOE) | 49.7 pints/day | 43.8 pints/day |
| Efficiency (IEF) | 2 L/kWh | 2 L/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | No |
| Energy use | 515 kWh/year | - |
| Coverage (maker) | 4,500 sq ft | 2,600 sq ft |
| Lowest operating temperature | 41 °F | 49 °F |
| Noise | - | 55 dB |
| Drainage and controls | ||
| Bucket | 33.6 pints | - |
| Built-in pump | No | No |
| Drain hose outlet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app | Yes | No |
| Auto restart after power cut | Yes | Yes |
| Auto defrost | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Type | Portable | Whole-home |
| Refrigerant | R-32 (HFC-32) | R-454B |
| Dimensions | 15.0 x 14.8 x 14.5 in | 12 x 12 x 21 in |
| Weight | 41.5 lb | 55 lb |
| Wheels | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 1 years | 5 years |
| Sealed-system warranty | - | 6 years |